New Year's Eve events in Delaware to ring in 2018

1. Just because kids can’t sip champagne or party at clubs, that doesn’t mean they have to settle for a watered-down New Year’s Eve party.

At the Winter Carnival, children will get a chance to ring in 2018 with a fresh twist featuring a balloon drop at noon, plus lots of entertainment.

Kids will get to experience a steampunk Santa/Victorian Father Christmas, members of the 501st Legion (Delaware’s Star Wars cosplayers), martial arts by Rigby’s Karate, performances of “Jack & the Beanstalk” by the Rehoboth Children’s Theatre and much more.

At noon, balloons will rain down from the ceiling onto children, giving them a ball-drop experience.

The Winter Carnival will be held at Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday. COST $5; free for ages 18 months or younger. INFO Kent County Public Library on Facebook or 744-1919.

2. Beloved Delaware band Lower Case Blues will capitalize on ushering you into the New Year.

The power trio has shared the stage with big names like Buddy Guy, Blues Traveler and Robert Randolph.

The Rehoboth Beach band’s accomplishments include gigging at the Firefly Music Festival in 2012.